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Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #12264, announced on August 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.. Affected brands: Great Go Cycles Inc., Shimano American Corporation.
The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.
Affected products
PRO VIBE Carbon bicycle handlebars
Recalled brands
Great Go Cycles Inc., Shimano American Corporation
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact Shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.
Recall date
August 30, 2012
CPSC recall #12264 covers Shimano Recalls to Repair PRO VIBE Bicycle Handlebars Due to a Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 30, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled bicycle handlebars, intended for high-end road racing bikes, are compact and drop-shaped . The handlebars are sold separately and they have two labels with "Pro Vibe" logo directly printed on them. The model number appears on the bar code sticker on the packaging and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the tube of the handlebar. The recalled model numbers are: PRHA0099, PRHA0102, PRHA0103, PRHA0105 and PRHA0106. The affected serial codes are: JE028ZG, JE101ZG, JE106ZG, JF081ZG, JF102ZG, JG048ZG, JH006ZG and JH077ZG.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12264 is consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled handlebars and contact shimano for information about obtaining a free replacement from an authorized retailer in their area.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Shimano-Recalls-to-Repair-PRO-VIBE-Bicycle-Handlebars-Due-to-a-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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